18-172

Express boat Herøyruta

10 stopsNordlandNOR

Express boat Herøyruta has 3–6 departures on weekdays each way. First departure 06:30, last departure 16:40, crossing time approx. 105 min. Timetables updated 18 August 2026.

Express boat between Gardsøya kai Vega and Skålvær hurtigbåtkai with 10 stops in Nordland. Travel time approx. 105 minutes. Departures Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun.

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06:30
Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai
10:15
Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai

Green dot = live data · open ring = scheduled only · Departures from Gardsøya kai Vega

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From Sandnessjøen → Sandvær§

Herøyruta — From Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai → Sandvær hurtigbåtkai
Sandnessjøen	Flostad	BrasøyFK	Skålvær	Sandvær	Langøy	Skogsholmen	Kilvær	Gardsøya kai Vega	Hysværøyan	Gardsøya kai Vega
Weekdays
08:25only Thu	08:50	-	-	09:15	-	-	-	-	-	-
08:25	08:50	09:05	-	09:25	-	09:30	09:40	10:00	-	-
10:20only Thu	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11:40	-	-
15:15only Mon, Wed	15:40	16:00	-	16:20	-	16:35	-	16:55	-	-
15:15only Thu, Fri	15:40	16:00	-	16:20	-	-	-	-	-	-
15:15only Tue	15:40	16:00	-	16:20	-	-	16:35	16:55	-	-
15:30	15:55	16:15	16:25	16:38	-	-	-	-	-	-
18:20except Fri	18:45	19:05	-	19:25	-	19:35	19:45	20:10	-	-
18:20only Fri	18:45	19:05	19:20	19:40	-	20:05	20:15	20:35	20:55	21:15
18:20only Thu, Fri	18:45	19:05	19:20	19:40	19:50	20:00	20:10	20:30	-	-
19:15only Fri	19:40	20:00	-	20:20	-	-	-	20:50	-	-
Saturday
13:30	13:55	14:15	-	14:35	14:45	14:55	15:05	15:25	-	-
19:15	19:40	20:00	-	20:20	-	-	-	20:50	-	-
Sunday
11:00	11:25	11:45	11:55	12:05	-	12:15	12:25	12:50	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	15:35	15:53	-
19:15	19:40	20:00	-	20:20	-	-	-	20:50	-	-

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From Gardsøya kai Vega → Sandnessjøen§

Herøyruta — From Gardsøya kai Vega → Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai
Hysværøyan	Gardsøya kai Vega	Kilvær	Skogsholmen	Sandvær	Langøy	BrasøyFK	Skålvær	Flostad	Sandnessjøen
Weekdays
-only Mon, Wed, Fri	06:30	-	06:45	07:05	-	07:25	-	07:50	08:15
-only Tue, Thu	06:30	06:45	-	07:05	-	07:25	-	07:50	08:15
-only Thu	08:45	-	-	09:10	-	09:30	-	09:55	10:20
-only Thu	-	-	-	09:15	09:25	09:45	-	10:25	10:50
-	10:15	-	10:30	10:45	10:55	11:15	11:30	11:55	12:20
-only Fri	16:15	16:35	16:45	16:55	17:05	17:25	17:35	18:05	18:30
-only Thu, Fri	-	-	-	16:25	16:35	-	-	17:00	17:25
-	-	-	-	16:40	16:45	-	-	17:15	17:40
Saturday
-	08:45	08:55	09:05	09:20	09:30	09:50	-	10:15	10:40
-	16:15	16:35	16:45	16:55	17:05	17:25	17:35	18:05	18:30
Sunday
-	09:00	09:10	09:20	09:35	09:45	10:05	-	10:30	10:55
15:55	16:15	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
-	16:15	16:35	16:45	16:55	17:05	17:25	17:35	18:05	18:30

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§Some stops are on-demand calls. Must be booked in advance.

Timetable valid from 16 Aug 2026 to 31 Jan 2027. Check with the operator for any changes.

Seasonal timetable

Summer timetable 2026 – Herøyruta

The 2026 summer timetable for Herøyruta is in the timetable above. Times are refreshed daily from Entur and always show the current schedule – 3–6 departures on weekdays, first 06:30, last 16:40.

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Key info

About the route

Region: Nordland
Operating authority: Reis Nordland
Type: Express boat
Stops: 10
Route number: 18-172
Segment: Gardsøya kai Vega – Skålvær hurtigbåtkai
Service days: Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun
Travel time: ca. 105 min
First/last: 06:30 / 16:40

The route is operated under Reis Nordland as part of the public transport network in Nordland. Live positions and timetables on this page come from Entur and the Norwegian Coastal Administration.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

Which stops does Herøyruta serve?

Herøyruta serves 10 stops: Gardsøya kai Vega, Hysværøyan hurtigbåtkai, Kilvær hurtigbåtkai, Skogsholmen hurtigbåtkai, Sandvær hurtigbåtkai, Langøy hurtigbåtkai, BrasøyFK hurtigbåtkai, Flostad hurtigbåtkai, Sandnessjøen hurtigbåtkai, Skålvær hurtigbåtkai.

Is Herøyruta an express boat or a ferry?

Herøyruta is categorised as express boat. The route operates in the Nordland region.

Who operates Herøyruta?

Herøyruta is part of the public transport network run by Reis Nordland in Nordland. Timetables and tickets are available from Reis Nordland or here on Havspor.

Can I track Herøyruta live?

Yes — on Havspor you can follow Herøyruta live on the map. Havspor shows the positions of express boats and ferries along the entire Norwegian coast using AIS data.

How long does Herøyruta take?

The journey time for Herøyruta is approx. 105 minutes from Gardsøya kai Vega to Skålvær hurtigbåtkai.

On which days does Herøyruta run?

Herøyruta has departures Mon-Fri + Sat + Sun. First departure at 06:30, last at 16:40.

Does Herøyruta have separate summer or winter timetables?

The timetable on this page always shows the current schedule for Herøyruta, updated daily from Entur. The current table is valid 16.08.2026–31.01.2027. A full overview of schedule changes is at havspor.no/sesongruter.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

For express boat routes we recommend buying tickets in advance via the operator's journey planner. Some stops are on-demand stops that must be requested beforehand.